August weather forecastShiprock, NM
August
Weather in August
The sweltering heat of July hovers, albeit with a less dominant force, in August. This month marks the retreat of summer, with warm conditions slowly making way for the autumnal chill. August contrasts starkly with its predecessor, as it records a comparatively lower average high temperature of 86°F (30°C). At this time, the lingering summer heat amalgamates with the approaching fall-like weather, making it a month of transitory bliss in Shiprock.Temperature
The introduction of August notes a subtle temperature variation to a still hot 86°F (30°C) from July's 89.1°F (31.7°C). The mean low-temperature during August nights is an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 35%.Rainfall
August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.2 days and accumulates 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Shiprock, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 31min.On the first day of August in Shiprock, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:43 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In Shiprock, the average sunshine in August is 11.9h.UV index
In Shiprock, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
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Average temperature in August
Shiprock, NM
- Average high temperature in August: 86°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 66.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).
Average pressure in August
Shiprock, NM
- Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Shiprock, NM
- Average wind speed in August: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.8mph).
Average humidity in August
Shiprock, NM
- Average humidity in August: 35%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (22%).
Average rainfall in August
Shiprock, NM
- Average rainfall in August: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.35").
Average rainfall days in August
Shiprock, NM
- Average rainfall days in August: 13.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in August
Shiprock, NM
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Shiprock, NM
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Shiprock, NM
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in August: 11h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Shiprock, NM
- Average sunshine days in August: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Shiprock, NM
- Average UV index in August: 6
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Shiprock, NM
- Average cloud cover in August: 13
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in August
Shiprock, NM
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
